BEST Summer Happy Hours
Rally your troops, the hour of happiness is upon us. We ride at sundown to the valley of the after-work. Although you may already have your favorite go-to spots for Happy Hour, variety is the spice of life, so go try one of these if you haven't already!
KARTEL
The place: With a decadent rooftop and huge selection of wine, Kartel is an obvious meeting spot for management dynamo’s and social animals.
The drink we recommend: RMB 30 for a Margarita. Deal!
With who: This adorable French intern who joined the company last week
Address: 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu, 5/F
Tel: 021 5404 2899
HH Time: Daily 6-8 pm
ZEITGEIST
The place: The newly opened Zeitgeist has everything you need ie. meat, cocktails, beers and a terrace
The drink we recommend: That’d be all of them
With who: Anybody who is cultured enough to truly appreciate a Negroni.
Address: 537 Haifang Lu
Tel: 021 3220 5986
HH Time: Every Thursday 5-11pm
CUIVRE
The place: Classy with a more avant-garde interior design, Cuivre is considered one of the best French locations in town.
The drink we recommend: Champagne Monsieur!
With who: A classy business partner, perhaps one that’s willing to skirt to boundaries of professionalism.
Address: 1502 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Tel: 021 6437 4219
Time: Mon-Sun 5:30pm- late
FUNKADELI
The place: Funkadeli won our hearts some time ago with their warm sense of hospitality and large selection of food/snacks/salads/cocktails/tea which makes the place appropriate for all occasions and groups.
The drink we recommend: Rosemary Gin Sour, lot of Gin in a big big glass
With who: Your funky bestie
FYI Funkadeli’s has some new seasonal cocktails:
Three Gin and tonics: the Rosemary Gin Sour, Super Gin Tonic Hendrick’s and Super Gin Tonic London No.1s Served in the super spritz size. Two drinks from the Parrot: the Zombie and El Diablo. Plus three very fruity cocktails: Soutshide, Strawberry Caipirinha and the new Summer on A Solitary Beach ! All around RMB 60, during Happy Hour the Romemary Gin Sour will be RMB 50.
Address: 291 Fumin Lu
Tel: 021-61701318
Time: Mon-Fri 4-8 pm, weekends 4-6 pm
MR&MRS BUND
Enjoy an “Apéro” with the vibe and esprit of Southern France. Bites include Cold cuts, oysters, escargots, olives, French tapas, casse-croûte and more. All from RMB 50. With a Ricard, a rosé wine, a kir or a French wine selection.
The place: Mr&Mrs Bund is still THE place to be for the trendy, classy and cozy bars. You simply won’t beat a glass of their Apero anywhere else in the city.
The drink we recommend: A divine fresh Rose, spring delight
With who: Anybody that mentally checks out of work the moment the clock strikes 5.
Address: 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Bund 18, 6/F
Tel: 021 6323 9898
Time: Daily 5:30 pm- late
EQ
The place: Scandinavian eatery with an uncompromising devotion to quality, Equilibrium means balance - so they invite you to “balance” your salad with something a little less healthy. A beer, perhaps?
The drink we recommend: Beer, no surprise seeing as it’s B1G1
With who: Any casual people who appreciate simple pleasures
Address: Hankou Road N 309
Tel: 021-51690815
Time: Daily 4-7Pm
FAVORITA
The place: Favorita is a casual Italian restaurant where you can gather up a big bunch of friends, take over the terrace and drink your weight in beers without any hassle from the staff.
The drink we recommend: RMB 25 The glass of Prosecco, that’s all you need to know
With who: Anybody who is interested in spending less than RMB 80 on a drink
Address: 207 Mengzi Lu, 1315 Xinzha Lu, 569 Yunle Lu
Tel: 021 6211 6665
Time: Daily 5-7:30pm
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